Alonso was hurt by how quickly Real Madrid sacked him. A record of 24 wins from 34 games did not prevent him being pushed out by the dressing room after only seven months in charge. BlueCo had a rare opportunity to lock down one of the most highly rated managers in the game if they struck while the iron was hot. More synonymous with one of their great rivals, Liverpool, and undervalued, perhaps, by Real Madrid, Chelsea have swooped decisively.
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